South American Highlights

You know you want that once-in-a-lifetime experience of hiking to Machu Picchu. You started research and you’ve read there are a few options, so which …

With the piercing peaks of the Andes prominent in the north, glacier-riddled national parks of the south, and fertile, wine-growing valleys of the center, it’s …

Costa Rica is one of Latin America’s superstars. Packed with tropical landscapes, to-die-for beaches, and unparalleled biodiversity, this country might well be named paradise. I …

With big-ticket destinations such as the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, both Ecuador and Peru are on many travelers’ bucket lists. But you have time …

In a continent defined by natural spectacle, Colombia is a country that would take several lifetimes to fully explore. Situated in the northwest corner of …

When thinking about the Amazon rainforest, Brazil is often the first country that comes to mind. But with an extension of six million square kilometers …

“You should have been here fifteen years ago, before everyone found out” says a jaded traveler, bellied up to the bar in any popular tourist …

Buenos Aires and Lima might take all the international acclaim when it comes to outstanding dining in South America, but Chile’s capital, Santiago, has blossomed …

La Paz, the Bolivian de-facto capital, is both chaotic, high-altitude city and a hot-bed of fascinating new tourist activities – all of which reflect the …

Who doesn’t love a good story about the determination, intrigue, and thrilling lives of those who ventured to the frozen continent of Antarctica?  You may …

Argentina ranks as the eighth largest country in the world, measuring up at about a third of the USA in size. It’s no wonder that …

Laying claim to some of the most beautiful parts of Patagonia, plus the starry Atacama Desert, and South America’s best vineyards (yup, better than Argentina!), …

From dazzling churches to relics of ancient civilizations, Peru has more than its fair share of striking natural landmarks and historic monuments. Although there are …

Since being recognized as a Modern Wonder of the World, Machu Picchu has soared in popularity. Thousands of people visit the site daily.  With information …

You’re planning on heading south to hike in the wild lands of Patagonia and a trip to Torres del Paine National Park has long been …

As one of the the most adventurous places to visit in South America, Patagonia deserves some serious travel time. Previously on the blog, I outlined four …

Rapa Nui, better known as Easter Island, is one of the most remote inhabited islands in the world. And this eastern Pacific island is an …

With its 887 moai – the angular stone heads that have long fascinated archaeologists and the world alike – Easter Island (or Rapa Nui as …

Cartagena de Indias, Colombia – not to be confused with the one in Spain – is known for its beautiful old town. Inside, you’ll find …

Hiking to Machu Picchu is a bucket-list destination for many. But what many visitors to Peru don’t realize is that there are far more options …

Peru is remarkably diverse when it comes to traveling experiences; from the Nazca Lines carved into the desert in the southwest, to the turquoise water …

South America is filled with opportunities for adventure. There are so many things to see and do, it may be difficult to decide on a …

Argentina, one of the popular gateways to South America, plays host to some of the southern hemisphere’s most dramatic landscapes: think vast, millennial-old glaciers, historic …

Turquoise lagoons perched beneath sharp, granite pillars and reached only by spellbinding hiking trails; chattering Magellanic and king penguin colonies; slow but magical boat journeys …